Bobo^{^®} Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata

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Hardy Zones
- 3 - 8
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Season
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
- 30 - 36 Inches

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Bobo^{^®} Panicle Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata

Part Sun to Sun 30 - 36

Features

Loads of flowers on a tiny plant!

This dwarf panicle hydrangea will turn heads! Bobo^® hydrangea is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. No flopping, unlike some panicle hydrangeas! As blooms age, they turn pink.

It is compact and dwarf in habit, and the flowers cover every inch of the plant right down to the ground. This plant was developed by Johan Van Huylenbroeck, the same breeder that developed Pinky Winky^® hydrangea.

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Small or Miniature

Characteristics

Duration:

Shrub

Shrub Type:

Deciduous

Height Category:

Medium

Garden Height:

30 - 36 Inches

Spacing:

48 - 60 Inches

Spread:

36 - 48 Inches

Flower Colors:

Pink

Flower Colors:

White

Flower Shade:

White summer flowers turn pink in autumn

Foliage Colors:

Green

Foliage Shade:

green

Habit:

Mounded

Container Role:

Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Part Sun to Sun

Maintenance Category:

Easy

Blooms On:

New Wood

Bloom Time:

Early Summer

Bloom Time:

Mid Summer

Bloom Time:

Late Summer

Bloom Time:

Early Fall

Hardiness Zones:

3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

Water Category:

Average

Uses:

Container

Uses:

Landscape

Maintenance Notes:

Prefers good, loamy soil. Adaptable to many soils, moderate moisture required. Blooms regardless of climate, soil, pH or pruning. Prune in late winter/early spring. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label recommendations for rates of application.

Bobo^® Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOBO' USPP 22,782, Can 4,910

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I planted this for the first time this year - in Zone 5A. We have had a hot summer and so I have been watering this Bobo by sprinkler (I know, not ideal) overhead every day around 20 min. It receives morning shade and mostly afternoon sun. It is starting to show yellow leaves that keep falling, suggesting I am watering it too much. However, the flowers also show signs of sun-scorch (brown spots) so it has been very difficult to adjust watering time appropriately. I don't know if it is lacking iron, but I fertilized it early on when I had first planted it (May). Seems to be a fussy plant this year or maybe I am doing too many things wrong.

Marginally Adequate Performed below expectations but may be willing to try again.

Angie

Canada

27 weeks ago
I braided the three largest branches to make it like a tree. Three years old now and is a prolific bloomer with large full flowers.
The chiffon are the best of the Rose of Sharon Hibiscus.

Above Average Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.

Phil Yust

Missouri

United States

39 weeks ago
I worked with a professional landscaper to design and install a complete landscape plan for our home in the mountains of North Georgia. I selected BOBO Hydrangea to line the foundation of our home facing the roadway. I wanted a hydrangea that would remain upright and standout against our dark brown and stone mountain design home. Fifteen BOBOs grace the front of our home. These stunning shrubs are loaded with magnificent white blooms and are more beautiful than we anticipated. We view them from the roadside and from the decks above the bed in which they are planted. They are beautiful from every angle. We have neighbors and friends calling to ask us what they are and where we purchased them. We are very pleased with them. We are considering other areas in our landscape that would be enhanced by their gorgeous blooms.

Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.

Judy D. Brooten

Blue Ridge

Georgia

United States

2 years ago
I saw this beauty on the Proven Winners website and found it at my local garden center at the beginning of May. I laughed and told my husband I had paid a lot of money for a stick. It was lonely looking but did have several little green buds on it so I thought I would give it a try. 8 weeks later the plant is just covered in blooms, about 30, and is looking lovely.

I used the Proven Winners website suggestion to plant it with bubblegum supertunias and I couldn't be happier.

Above Average Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.

Brenda

White Rock

British Columbia

Canada

2 years ago
Beautiful shrub I have it growing in my front flower bed where I needed a small hydrangea. It goes great with my cottage garden theme! Get it you will be satisfied!

Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.

Laura Shelly

Loudonville

Ohio

United States

3 years ago
The Bobo Hydrangea was recommended last year after it's arrival. I have done the best with these types of hydrangeas since the mop heads do not perform in my yard well either. The first year I did not expect too much. We had a exceptionally hard winter this past year so when the snow finally melted, the bush wasn't looking it's best. I trimmed off the bad stuff and gave it a organic fertilizer. It was looking a little yellow. It has since greened up but in the middle of July I would of thought I would see some buds or something. Nothing yet. A little disappointed because the description says buds every year.

Marginally Adequate Performed below expectations but may be willing to try again.

Holly Borey

Rockford

Michigan

United States

4 years ago
Beautiful plant doing excellent in my full sun small garden!

Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.

Kristy Cortina

Haymarket

Virginia

United States

4 years ago
This plant arrived 8 weeks ago in perfect condition. I planted in on the SE corner of my house, and it is loaded with buds; it looks like a shrub that has been in place for years!

Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.

Toni Hood

Humboldt

Iowa

United States

4 years ago
Love this plant. So easy to care for. I have it in a pot on our patio. Everyone compliments it. I am looking forward to getting a few more to add to patio. Can't go wrong...

Above Average Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.

Megan McKinney

Grants Pass

Oregon

United States

4 years ago